proffered

Extended for acceptance

Proffered is the past tense of proffer, meaning to offer or present something for acceptance.

The word carries a formal or literary tone, suggesting a deliberate, often respectful gesture: He proffered his hand in greeting, She proffered advice that went unheeded.

What's proffered may be accepted or declined—the word implies the offer is made without pressure.

offered

tendered

Formally offered or submitted

extendedLengthened in time or space
presentedFormally gave or showed
givenAccepted as fact

submitted · proposed · advanced · suggested · conveyed · bestowed · granted · provided · furnished · delivered

offer

tendered

Formally offered or submitted

extendedLengthened in time or space
presentedFormally gave or showed
submittedFormally gave for consideration

proposed · advanced · given · suggested · conveyed · provided · bestowed · granted · delivered · imparted

gesture

handshake

Mutual palm-gripping gesture

handGrasping body part
giftItem given freely
drinkConsumable liquid

seat · assistance · arm · help · olive branch · token · plate · cup · greeting · embrace

proposal

suggestion

Idea proposed for consideration

recommendationAdvised course of action
ideaMental formation
planDetailed proposal for achieving

solution · opinion · advice · explanation · theory · alternative · compromise · terms · conditions · settlement

Opposites

offering vs. withholding

profferedwithheld

Kept from giving

retained · kept · hoarded · concealed · held back

giving vs. receiving

profferedreceived

Was given something

accepted · took · obtained · acquired · claimed

acceptance vs. rejection of what is offered

profferedrefused

Declined to accept

rejected · declined · rebuffed · spurned · turned down

Family

proffer, proffering, proffers

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